Weekly Wrap Up #14
From playoff games heard around the social media sphere – to a Today Show 60 Year anchor reunion – we’ve had a week of media highlights to remember. 2012 has already brought interest to a number of new tech tools, networking sites, and articles worth checking out. Explore some of the links below, and continue your new year with some online inspiration!
Amazing pencil drawn animation
This artist is taking the moving picture game to another level in this amazing pencil-drawn animation filled with lots of talent, lots of running and cameos galore. His name is Qwaqa.
Viral Video Madness
Viral video is a great social media tool. For evidence of that just look at the success 20th Century Fox had creating awareness for the movie “Rise of the Planet of the Apes“. Even the WSJ recognized the effectiveness of viral video marketing. By the way, the “AK-47” video has gotten 13 million – 13 million! – views.
This is only one video that was made for “Rise of Planet of the Apes” which showed apes doing crazy things.
What are your thoughts on viral video marketing? Is it as effective as the number of views say it is?
12 Tips to Produce Compelling Video
I recently made a short video for a new business pitch, and there were lots of simple things that I did to make the video better. It was a short leap from reviewing those ideas to writing a post blog about them. These are good reminders for anyone shooting video on a limited budget.
Read the post on SocialMediaB2B.com
Social Media Addiction is Real
As social media continues to grow in the mainstream, obsessive behavior is sure to happen. Mobile devices make social media interaction easy, and as the following video shows, almost too easy. Produced in the style of an after school special, this video reveals that this time it is mom who has the problem. Moms are one of the largest growing demographics on Facebook, so make sure you give your mom your full support if she needs it.
HMP Golf Outing
This past summer, on one particularly hot day, a bunch of us went golfing. Well, some of us went golfing. Others of us just hit balls into the woods and tore up the grass. It was lots of fun and no one got hurt badly. Big thanks to those agency friends who joined us. And to those of you who are in it, sorry it took so long to get this video out.
A Moustache is…
For the month of November, I have donated my face to raising awareness and support for men’s cancer. Money raised as part of Movember, a worldwide movement with a strong presence here in the North Carolina Triangle area, goes to Livestrong and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. I asked several HM&P staffers for their thoughts on moustasches. Watch the video below to see what they say.
To make a donation and support the cause, go to my Movember page.
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An adorable moment caught on YouTube
Even if you’re not a cat lover – I think this YouTube video will still make you smile. No matter how times I watch, it still brings a huge smile to my face.
The Cutest Kitten on YouTube:
Focus Group for Socks
We don’t usually like focus groups here at HM&P, but this one was different. While pitching a sock manufacturer, we got a little group together and asked a few questions. Very insightful.
2001: Meet Dave
Mashups are expected on the internet, and this video is a mashup of 2001: a Space Odyssey and Meet Dave.
Kubrick is rolling in his grave.
